California State University , Long Beach is nationally recognized as a leading public comprehensive university. Inside this section you'll find information regarding each department within the University's colleges as well as links to academic roadmaps and university programs such as athletics and student leadership.

Graduation rates for CSULB students have increased dramatically in recent years and the length of time it takes students to complete degrees has decreased. The availability of needed courses and support improved graduation rates. These improvements were key to the naming of CSULB as one of "America's Best Colleges and Universities" by U.S. News and World Report.

Graduate Degree Information

Graduate Studies 700

Every semester, graduate students must be registered in a course or in GS 700 or must have an approved educational leave. Registration in GS 700 is restricted to graduate students who have completed all course work, have been advanced to candidacy, and have departmental approval. Registration in a course or in GS 700 also is required in winter or summer session if that is when a student plans to graduate. Although no unit credit is added to the student's program or transcript, GS 700 is considered as one unit of concurrent enrollment credit for fee payment purposes, payable at the College of Continuing and Professional Education (CCPE) located at 6300 State University Dr., Ste. 104. Application forms are available from CCPE and must be approved by department graduate advisors. Registration in GS 700 is CR/NC only.